.36 Caliber Patch

Smoke & Recoil · March 29, 2009, 09:24 AM

Can someone tell me the outside diameter for a .36 caliber round ball
patch?, I'd like to punch some out, I'll be using .015 pillow ticking and I'd like to get them soaking in lube.

B.L.E. · March 29, 2009, 10:33 AM

Most .36 caliber muzzleloaders use .350 round balls.

Most target shooters just use a strip of patching material, start the ball flush with the muzzle with the patching material under it, and then cut off the patching material that sticks out of the bore with a razor or sharp knife.

The sky doesn't fall if the diameter of the patch is a little too big. I have even shot winning scores with square patches.

kwhi43 · March 29, 2009, 11:39 AM

All of my patches are cut square. Lot easer than trying to cut them round.
What shape do you think the patch is when you cut it off at the muzzle?
It sure ani't round.

Pahoo · March 29, 2009, 11:39 AM

B.L.E. .... Bingo
The range I get into is fron .010 to .015

Quote:

The sky doesn't fall if the diameter of the patch is a little too big. I have even shot winning scores with square patches.

Again, right on the money !!

Be Safe !!!

B.L.E. · March 29, 2009, 04:37 PM

I have also had good luck using Hornady 000 buckshot (.350 diameter) in my Green Mountain .36 caliber barrel. It's considerably cheaper than buying made-for-muzzleloading round balls. It's probably the same product in a different package.

A .36 muzzleloading rifle is a cheapskate's dream.

Now I just need one of those dies that you can make home-made percussion caps with out of aluminum beer cans and toy paper caps.

arcticap · April 1, 2009, 09:50 PM

TC .36 caliber patches are just about 1.10 inches in diameter.

Smoke & Recoil · April 2, 2009, 04:35 PM

I'm thankful for all of the responses.

Double J · April 3, 2009, 04:38 PM

In desperation once, I've used cat-tail leaves. Two pieces laid in a cross atop the muzzle. Works if you are a long ways out and don't want to cut up your drawers.

March 29, 2009, 09:24 AM	#1
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	.36 Caliber Patch Can someone tell me the outside diameter for a .36 caliber round ball patch?, I'd like to punch some out, I'll be using .015 pillow ticking and I'd like to get them soaking in lube.

April 2, 2009, 04:35 PM	#7
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	Feed back I'm thankful for all of the responses.

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March 29, 2009, 10:33 AM	#2
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	Most .36 caliber muzzleloaders use .350 round balls. Most target shooters just use a strip of patching material, start the ball flush with the muzzle with the patching material under it, and then cut off the patching material that sticks out of the bore with a razor or sharp knife. The sky doesn't fall if the diameter of the patch is a little too big. I have even shot winning scores with square patches.

March 29, 2009, 11:39 AM	#3
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	All of my patches are cut square. Lot easer than trying to cut them round. What shape do you think the patch is when you cut it off at the muzzle? It sure ani't round.

March 29, 2009, 04:37 PM	#5
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I have also had good luck using Hornady 000 buckshot (.350 diameter) in my Green Mountain .36 caliber barrel. It's considerably cheaper than buying made-for-muzzleloading round balls. It's probably the same product in a different package. A .36 muzzleloading rifle is a cheapskate's dream. Now I just need one of those dies that you can make home-made percussion caps with out of aluminum beer cans and toy paper caps.

April 1, 2009, 09:50 PM	#6
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	TC .36 caliber patches are just about 1.10 inches in diameter.

April 3, 2009, 04:38 PM	#8
Double J Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2007 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 547	In desperation once, I've used cat-tail leaves. Two pieces laid in a cross atop the muzzle. Works if you are a long ways out and don't want to cut up your drawers.